The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila
The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

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2 hr 2 min

2018-10-20

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A towering biblical epic, Saint-Saëns’s operatic take on the story of Samson and Delilah has many of the hallmarks of grand opera—show-stopping vocal displays, thrilling choruses, and an engrossing plot set against a sweeping, pseudo-historical backdrop. It’s fitting, then, that Samson et Dalila has been chosen to celebrate the opening of the Met’s season four times in the company’s history, including when Darko Tresnjak’s bold new production premiered on the first night of the 2018–19 season. A few weeks later, the opera was shown as part of the Met’s series of live cinema transmissions, featuring an exceptional cast. Tenor Roberto Alagna was the heroic Samson, who ultimately falls victim to the seductive power of Dalila—the captivating mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča. Bass-baritone Laurent Naouri sang the sinister High Priest of Dagon, with conductor Sir Mark Elder on the podium.

Music

Drama

Trailers

Characters

Roberto Alagna

Roberto Alagna

Samson

Elīna Garanča

Elīna Garanča

Dalila

Laurent Naouri

Laurent Naouri

The High Priest of Dagon

Elchin Azizov

Elchin Azizov

Abimélech

Dmitry Belosselskiy

Dmitry Belosselskiy

The Old Hebrew

Tony Stevenson

Tony Stevenson

First Philistine

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